How to create an intentional team?

There is a process. It starts with preparation. Then there is discovery and planning. Then nurturing by leading, piloting and adapting. Once the team has attained an intentional state, sustaining it so it can rise to unexpected challenges.

An intentional team needs to operate at three levels:

The organization, that sets clear goals, remains engaged and champions team progress. It is essential that there is a clear strategic plan.

The team that is collaborative, intention-oriented, self-managing and operates with a proven framework.

The individual who is hopeful, self-motivated and self-improving. Key team members need to be equipped with leadership skills.

Over many years Big Tree has developed an approach that has been proven to deliver results. Our approach is sensitive to the needs of the organization and the capabilities of team members. Sometimes it requires tough-love honesty. It is sophisticated and disciplined and does not employ traditional “team-building” games.

The process for nurturing an intentional team

Normal State

Team is under-performing

Sponsor sees need for team development

Team members are neutral or dispirited

Nuturing

Collaborative, people-based process

Proven team approach & framework

Learning, piloting, adapting and adopting

Continuous communication

Team members feel hopeful

Intentional State

Team identity is reinforced

Business and Team output is improved

Intentional Team philosophy embedded and results are realized

Team members are triumphant

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Why not fix your underperforming team?

Many teams operate well below their potential. They are fragile, divided, easily derailed, and often mistrustful. Intentional Teams, by contrast, are robust, aligned, and focused. They achieve great things. They define careers. They become legendary.